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SUMMARY:Coping as a Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a brand new caregiver or have been a family caregiver for a while\, you know the mental\, physical and emotional toll it can take. Countless hours of multifaceted care frequently causes unrelenting stress which can result in an immense burden. Join this workshop to learn tips and strategies to prioritize care for yourself as a caregiver so that you can show up as the caretaker you want to be. \nAbout the Presenter \nDianna Abilmona is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Human Resources professional. A Northern Virginia native\, she attended Marymount University. After graduation\, it became clear to her—and others—that her spirit and skills shined when she connected with people and helped individuals. This realization translated into a long and successful career in Human Resources\, where she worked across industries\, from international hospitality brands to the renowned home furnishings company IKEA. \nAs a mother\, Dianna understands and empathizes with the complexities of daily life. This personal challenge inspired her to prioritize her health and well-being\, recognizing that many others struggle with the same issue. Committed to enhancing her expertise through direct education\, Dianna recently completed a Health & Wellness Coaching Certification from Georgetown University in Washington\, D.C. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/coping-as-a-caregiver-2/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Development,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
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SUMMARY:Networking Strategies for All
DESCRIPTION:When an individual thinks about “networking\,” what comes to mind is: Get out there! Meet people! Attend events! For the extrovert\, this is fun. For the introvert\, this is work! Networking comes more naturally and easily for the extrovert. For the introvert\, the social demand to attend events and meet new people is intimidating\, scary\, and even frightening. The thought of attending a networking event can cause anxiety attacks. \nNetworking is credited as the most successful means to find employment. The US Department of Labor reports that most jobs are obtained through networking. Also\, career advancement and career success are dependent on networking skills. \nCome learn the tips for successful business networking for the extrovert and introvert. The opportunity to learn how to network and practice networking skills gives one the confidence to get out there\, meet people and attend events! \nAbout the Presenter \nVera Teller\, Ph.D. is coach\, lecturer\, and author. She was on staff at California State University Dominguez Hills in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy and received the 2019 Catherine H. Jacobs Outstanding Faculty-Lecturer Award \nHer professional career spans over 25 years’ experience in business\, management\, and information systems as Director of Systems and Programming for Safeway (Vons) and Trader Joe’s\, consultant for EDS\, and Program Manager for WellPoint. \nShe has presented at many conferences including the Project Management Institute chapter conferences\, Business Analysts conference\, Los Angeles Quality Assurance conference\, and Chinese American IT conference on societal factors that created barriers to women advancing in the work- place. \nVera served on the Executive Committee as Secretary for Women At Work; a non-profit organization helping all people reach their full employment and earnings potential. \nContact Vera directly at verateller@yahoo.com \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/networking-strategies-for-all-2/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Counseling,Career Development,Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000
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SUMMARY:Discover your Conflict Styles
DESCRIPTION:Do you wish you could improve your response to tense conflict situations? While your emotional reaction may feel automatic\, with increased awareness and practice\, you can choose how you respond in conflict situations. \nIn this workshop\, Laura Bowles\, Certified Mediator and Conflict Coach\, shares five styles for approaching conflict\, based on the Style Matters conflict styles inventory. Participants will take the assessment prior to the workshop\, learn about their own patterns in conflict and where they come from\, and identify strategies for leveraging each style wisely and effectively. Participants will also learn about how emotions impact approaches to conflict\, and will leave with self-awareness and stress management tools to support a healthy sense of well-being\, even in conflict. \nThe workshop covers:\n● What impacts conflict styles\n● Style Matters: Kraybill’s Conflict Styles framework\n● Understanding your conflict style\n● Recognizing how your emotions may shift your response to conflict\n● Strategies and tools for self-awareness and stress management in conflict \nDates are Part 1: Sept 18 and Part 2: Sept 25 from 6pm-7:30pm via zoom \nAbout the Presenter \nLaura Bowles is the owner of The New Normal\, LLC. As a Career\, Leadership and Conflict Coach\, she partners with individuals as they move through life’s many chapters and define success for themselves\, both in the personal and professional space. Laura believes that we each bring a distinct set of leadership skills with us when we show up at work and at home. Recognizing\, cultivating\, and embracing one’s unique style is the path to thriving and flourishing. \nLaura draws on her education\, nonprofit\, and government experience as a parent educator\, employment counselor\, program manager\, and certified mediator to provide coaching and training for individuals and groups. She earned her undergraduate degree at the College of William and Mary\, trained as a leadership coach at George Mason University\, is credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and is certified as a mediator through the Supreme Court of Virginia. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/discover-your-conflict-styles/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000
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SUMMARY:Retirement Planning
DESCRIPTION:There are many important decisions to make as you plan for retirement. More than the date to retire will be the financial calculation of resources and consequences of retiring. What are your expenses\, do you want to move to another locality and do you want to change your lifestyle? You will need to consider when to take Social Security and what to do with Medicaid. Long term care may be another factor. This workshop can give you the tools to plan for your retirement. \nPresented by Michael Reyes CRPC and Catherine Portner\nMichael measures success by the relationships he has with clients and the outcomes they enjoy. His mission is to put their wealth to work\, minds at ease and goals within reach. He is celebrating 25 years in financial services. Michael was born in Washington DC and grew up in the Northern Virginia area. He is a former resident and owner in Colonial Village in Arlington. He attended and graduated from Bishop Ireton high school and George Washington University. Michael currently lives in Kingstowne area with his wife and two kids. \nCatherine “Cat” Portner is on a mission to ensure that women and girls invest in themselves\, their futures and communities. She transforms financial fears into hope and ultimately\, joy by delivering holistic strategies with sincere personal attention. She previously owned Portner Brewhouse\, a brewery restaurant\, inspired by her great-great grandfather’s pre-Prohibition brewery\, both located in Alexandria\, VA. In 2016\, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce named Catherine a 40 Under 40 business leader. She holds a MBA from Babson College in Wellesley\, MA and B.S. in Biology from Boston College. Catherine strives to make time for practicing tai chi\, travel and spending time with her 18 month old daughter\, Josephine\, and fantastic partner\, Keiron in Reston\, VA. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/retirement-planning-8/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Literacy/Planning,Health & Wellness,Money Management,Personal Growth,retirement
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